California quinoa & avocado salad

The tahini and avocado combo in this dressing is totally addictive. If you have ripe avocados to use up, this is a winning recipe

Crushed pea & mint dip with carrot sticks

A simple dip recipe that's low in fat and gluten-free. Refreshing mint and smooth ricotta make this a delectable veggie snack

Simnel cake sour

Looking for an Easter cocktail with all the spices of the season? This twist on an Amaretto sour has a splash of orange juice and a dusting of cinnamon to give you Simnel cake in a glass

Chocolate, peanut butter & avocado pudding

Avocado's neutral flavour and creamy texture makes it a wonderful substitute for dairy in desserts or smoothies. These little pots will keep for a few days in the fridge – a great make-ahead dessert!

Hot cross bun cheesecakes

A creamy dessert that tastes exactly like your favourite Easter bake – the hot cross bun. Top with orange zest, juice and a drizzle of icing for the characteristic cross

Warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad with dill vinaigrette

This salad combines sweet carrots with the liquorice bite of a slightly acidic dressing and creamy blue cheese – a simple lunch or side dish

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece – an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

New potatoes with spinach & capers

Buttery new potatoes are a fantastic spring side to any dish, this zesty version with lemon, capers and greens offers a fresh and simple take

Lighter chicken Kiev

A chicken Kiev with nearly half the calories of the original creation but still juicy and full of flavour. Enjoy the tender chicken and buttery, garlicky filling

Chicken & chorizo paella

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try swapping traditional seafood paella for a chicken and chorizo version –  a hearty family supper for four

Breakfast bagel club

Salty, smoky and creamy, this made-in-minutes toasted bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon and avocado is ideal for Sunday brunch

Smoked salmon, cucumber, capers & soda bread

A crowd-pleasing, help-yourself starter. Take the bread out of the oven an hour before lunch and it'll still be warm when it hits the table